Gord (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Covenant.dev |
| Publisher(s) | Team17 |
| Engine | Unreal Engine[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gord is a strategy video game developed by Covenant.dev and published by Team17. Players must manage a settlement under constant threat of attack by monsters. It combines elements of role-playing, real-time strategy, and city-building games.
Gameplay[edit]
A king who has conquered the southern lands in a dark fantasy world tasks players with establishing a gord (fortified settlement) in the northern lands. They must manage a settlement near a haunted forest occupied by demonic monsters inspired by Slavic mythology. Gameplay combines elements of role-playing, real-time strategy, and city-building games. Some of the monsters require players to complete tasks, such as fetch quests or sacrificing children. While building up the settlement, players have a limited amount of space to work within, necessitating decisions on what to build. Villagers have three meters: health, sanity, and faith. Villagers die if they run out of health in combat; sanity loss from the horror of their conditions can cause them to make poor decisions; and spells become unavailable if their faith drops too low. During combat, players control the villagers like in a real-time strategy game.[2] The maps are procedurally generated.[3] A limited number of villagers can start over in a new settlement after players complete all the goals for that map.[4]
Development[edit]
Team17 released Gord for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on August 17.[5] The Alliance, downloadable content for Windows, is scheduled to be released on February 28, 2024. Among other additions, it includes a new campaign.[6]
Reception[edit]
On Metacritic, Gord received mixed reviews for Windows and PlayStation 5.[7][8] IGN called it "as miserable as its downtrodden villagers" and criticized what they felt were "monotonous micromanagement, a poor interface, and by-the-numbers combat".[2] Though they liked the atmosphere, PC Gamer said it is "a thoroughly middling blend of city-building, survival gaming, and RTS".[3] Rock Paper Shotgun similarly described it as "detailed and moody" but said it is "a disappointing game that fails to capture the appeal of any of its component genres".[9] GamesRadar also enjoyed Gord's atmosphere and said it has a strong start. However, they felt it becomes repetitive and can not compete against the many city-building games available today.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Over 80 Unreal Engine-powered games featured during 2022 summer gaming events". Unreal Engine. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ a b Bolding, Jon (2023-08-15). "Gord Review". IGN. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ a b Lane, Rick (2023-08-15). "Gord review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ a b Barnes, Adam (2023-08-15). "Gord review: "It ends up feeling a little futile"". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Tan, Nick (2023-07-24). "Gord is the Darkest Dungeon of colony sims". Shacknews. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Gord: The Alliance DLC - Official Announcement Trailer". IGN. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Gord (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Gord (PS5)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Vega, Sin (2023-08-15). "Gord review: fertile ground covered in stagnant water, also swamps". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2023-08-15.